Block Grant
/ˈblɒk ˌɡrænt/
Definitions
- (n.) A fixed sum of money granted by a government to a local authority or other institution for broad use within a specified policy area, without detailed federal restrictions.
The federal government awarded the state a block grant to support community health programs.
Forms
- block grant
- block grants
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Commentary
Block grants offer flexibility to recipients, contrasting with categorical grants that impose strict usage rules; drafters should specify allowable expenditure scopes clearly.
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